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Refers to the style of painting that means "Chinese-style painting," often contrasted with Yamato-e (Japanese style painting). In the 8th century, Kara-e referred to the works of Chinese artists of the Tang dynasty (618-907) and later was extended to include Japanese depictions of Chinese scenery or motifs, typically portraits of sages and horses. During the Hein period, the opulent style became associated with court life. In the 14th and 15th centuries, Chinese ink paintings of the Song (960-1279) and Yuan (1279-1368) dynasties were imported into Japan and the name kara-e was given to distinguish this style from the continuing Hein style.